About the staff at Cumberland Animal Hospital also serving Woonsocket, Lincoln, Pawtucket, Bellingham and Attleboro | Cumberland Animal Hospital

Our Staff

The Doctors and Veterinary Technicians at Cumberland Animal Hospital.

Dr. Kevin Weed — Dr. Kevin Weed, DVM

Dr. Weed joined Cumberland Animal Hospital in 2014. Originally from Freedom, Maine, he received a BS in biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and his doctorate at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

After graduating from Tufts he did a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut. Following his internship he moved to RI and worked in a busy emergency and general practice for 14 years. He was chief of staff for 12 of those years. Dr Weed’s focus includes surgery and internal medicine. He has training in endoscopy and basic ultrasonography. Dr. Weed has interest in zoo medicine. He has had the opportunity to perform lifesaving intestinal surgery on a mountain lion at Buttonwood Park Zoo. He has also helped with multiple surgeries at Southwick's Zoo. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing with his wife Cheryl, sons, Hunter and Easton, and dogs, black lab Drake and a brittany named Blaze.

Dr. Susan Rochette — Dr. Susan Rochette, DVM, CVMA

Dr Rochette graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island in 2007. She has an undergraduate degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire.

She is from RI and is proud to work and live here! Her areas of interest in veterinary medicine include pain management, senior/geriatric care, internal medicine and feline medicine. She has completed specialized training and can perform in-hospital abdominal ultrasounds, acupuncture and medical grade LASER. Outside of work Dr. Rochette loves spending time outdoors, especially at the beach and enjoying time with her family and friends.

Dr. Natalie Marques — Dr. Natalie Marques, DVM

Dr. Marques grew up in Rhode Island and attended Providence College for her pre-vet degree. She attended Tufts University’s Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2004.

While at Tufts, she played an active role in the Pet Loss Hotline and continued to work as a veterinary technician. She has been practicing in the Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts area for the past 13 years. Two of those 13 years were spent working at an emergency clinic. Dr. Marques has a particular interest in feline medicine and enjoys developing long term client-patient relationships. Outside of work, she has fun spending time with her family, including her husband, children, and her three kitty rescues, Merlin, Abigail, and the ornery Indy. Her family loves to spend time outdoors in the nice weather and cheer on the Patriots in the fall!

Dr. Cassara Pray — Dr. Cassara Pray, DVM

Dr. Pray joined the team at Cumberland Animal Hospital in May of 2012. Originally from Bristol, Rhode Island, Dr. Pray earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

She worked for a number of years as a veterinary technician in the East Bay area before changing careers to work in cancer research at Roger Williams Medical Center, followed by Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, MI. While in Michigan, she attended Michigan State University and earned her DVM with Honors. Dr. Pray’s professional interests include dermatology and surgery, and she looks forward to providing general medicine and urgent care to her patients. Dr. Pray is very excited to be back in Rhode Island. Away from the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tim, and their two children, Genevieve and Theodore. They share their home with two aging cats, Gus-Gus (a diabetic) and Suzy-Q (a torti with an attitude). Dr. Pray also loves home improvement projects and visiting local fairs and farmer’s markets.

Dr. Donna Fortin Davidson — Dr. Donna Fortin Davidson, DVM

Dr. Davidson attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology in 1990.

After working as a research assistant at Joslin Diabetes Center, she pursued her veterinary studies at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton, MA. She graduated with her DVM degree in 1995. Dr. Davidson has been an associate veterinarian at Cumberland Animal Hospital since 2001. Since October of 2012, she has had the pleasure of becoming an assistant professor, teaching Veterinary Technology at New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI. Away from the hospital, she enjoys time with her husband and their children. They have a black lab, Luna, two cats, Andre and Snack Attack, and two rats, Vanilla and Cocoa.Dr. Davidson is an avid reader, plays classical piano, and enjoys outdoor activities with her family including hiking and biking.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Dr Bethany Anderson

Dr Anderson originally hails from New Zealand, and moved “across the ditch” to Australia as a teenager. She completed her veterinary studies at The University of Sydney, and following graduation enjoyed working in mixed large and small animal practice in country Australia

In 2020 Dr Anderson moved to Canada, and spent time working in downtown Toronto, an emergency clinic in Niagara Falls, and in small town British Columbia. Dr Anderson’s professional interests include dentistry and surgery - she’d love to speak with you about how best to protect your pet’s dental health. Outside of work Dr Anderson enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, whether that be hiking with her fiancé and her Jamaican Potcake Maple, or making the most of every skiing opportunity each winter.

Erin Hospital Manager — Erin - Hospital Manager

Erin started working as a vet tech while earning her degree in Biological Sciences from Bridgewater State University. She had been a veterinary technician for 10 years before becoming the Hospital Manager at CAH in 2023. Erin enjoys spending as much time as she can in nature with her family. She lives with her Fiance Matt, their son, and their three dogs Nelli, Jack & Remi.

Nikki Veterinary Technician — Nikki - Veterinary Technician

Nikki has been with the CAH family since 1996. She has a great love for all animals but especially cats, and has rescued many throughout the years. She lives in Cumberland with her husband, son, and 3 cats. Outside of work she enjoys time spent with family and friends, traveling, and taking fitness classes.

Kathy Veterinary Technician — Kathy - Veterinary Technician

Kathy has been a veterinary technician for over 20 years and started working at CAH in 2015. Her areas of interest include surgery and dentistry. She lives in Cranston with her husband, has 2 grown daughters, a cat named Tom and a dog Mozby.

Jillian Veterinary Technician — Jillian - Veterinary Technician

Jillian was born and raised in Cumberland and started working at Cumberland Animal Hospital in September of 2019. She has been in the field since 2011 and has a special place in her heart for Pit Bulls; she has two of her own and lives with her husband and their two children. Jillian loves spending time outdoors and has a passion for sports, the New England Patriots being at the top of the list.

Sara Certified Veterinary Technician — Sara - Certified Veterinary Technician

Sara graduated from UMass Amherst with a B.S. in Animal Science and has worked in various animal hospitals around the country while raising two sons with her husband. She has been a CVT since 2012. She now lives in Cumberland with her family, 2 dogs, 2 cats and various poultry. When not at work you can find her in her vegetable garden or tending her beehives.

Katrina Veterinary Technician — Katrina - Veterinary Technician

Katrina started working in the veterinary field in 2020. She studied animal science in college and started off her career in ER vet med. She has been working for CAH since 2021 and her love for animals grows more every day! Outside of work she loves attending her fiance’s hockey games, spending time with her son, and hanging out with friends.

Stephanie Veterinary Technician — Stephanie - Veterinary Technician

Stephanie has worked in the veterinary field since 2010. She grew up in Cumberland, fostering stray cats with the help of her grandparents. She is truly a feline enthusiast! Stephanie has 2 dogs and 2 cats at home. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, going to the beach, playing piano & singing.

Hannah Veterinary Technician — Hannah - Veterinary Technician

Hannah was born and raised in Cumberland and started working in the veterinary field in 2015. Her areas of interest are dentistry and rescued canines. She currently lives in Lincoln with her husband, 2 daughters, and 2 dogs.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Emily - Veterinary Technician

Emily attended New England Institute of Technology and graduated with her associates degree as a Veterinary Technician in 2021. She discovered her love for animals growing up with many dogs, cats, and even reptiles such as snakes and lizards. Emily loves to travel when she can and go to car/drift events, but also loves being at home around her pets, especially her cat, Bagheera.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Katie - Veterinary Technician

Katie has worked in the veterinary field since 2013. She has always loved all kinds of animals, growing up with dogs and even catching toads and snakes in the yard as a small child. She lives in Coventry with her husband, 3 children and 4 dogs. She has a profound love for giant breeds (having 2 Saint Bernards at home). Outside of work she can be found enjoying time with her family.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Kat - Veterinary Technician

Growing up in Western New York farm country, Kat learned a love for animals from an early age. She graduated with a BS in Biology with an unofficial concentration in Animal Sciences from Allegheny college and has close to 25 years experience in the veterinary field. She loves all the kitty patients to pieces and also has an interest in dental procedures. When at home, Kat loves movies, reading, crochet, and jewelry work and cuddling with her kitty furbaby boy, Tony Leone.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Jenn - Veterinary Technician

Jenn is a veterinarian technician and has worked in the field since 2018. She has so much love and compassion for animals. She was born and raised in Cumberland and recently moved to Woonsocket with her boyfriend Jason and her sweet fur baby, Layla. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and friends.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Harley - Veterinary Technician

Harley is a Fear Free Level 3 Certified Veterinary Assistant with over 5 years experience including canine physical therapy and fitness, small mammal exotics, and small animal general practice. She is currently enrolled in Purdue University’s Veterinary Nursing program to pursue becoming a licensed technician. Outside work Harley enjoys rollerskating, hiking, embroidery, and making jewelry.

Emily - Veterinary Technician — Madison - Veterinary Technician

Maddie has been working in the veterinary field since 2020. She discovered her love for animals after her various internships in high school. In her free time she loves going on walks with her dogs on the bike path.Maddie lives in Cumberland with her boyfriend, daughter and 2 dogs.